Programmes

The Bigger Picture is Simon Rose at his presenting best. He regularly enjoys digging behind the headlines to find the really interesting stories that are being talked about by economists and think-tanks which are helping to shape the conversations in Whitehall. From the Adam Smith Institute to the Taxpayers Alliance, to the wonderful Professors Steve Keen and Tim Evans, Simon brings the latest political and economic thinking into sharp focus.

In our 'Book Review' slot, we invite top authors into the Share Radio studios. No topic escapes our attention, from share trading to French history and everything else in between. We are always looking for interesting authors, so do get in touch.

James Cameron-Wilson our regular money man talks us through the films doing the business at the box office, and Simon Rose interviews screenwriters, producers and directors.

Stocks may rise and fall, businesses may boom and bust, but gadgets keep appearing at an ever-increasing rate. Share Radio’s Gadgets & Gizmos show explores the latest technological innovations, from the indispensable to the downright ridiculous. Show host Simon Rose and technology editor Steve Caplin take a weekly humorous look at what’s on offer, featuring both existing products and those whose inventors utilise crowdfunding platforms to make them a reality. Through its 100-plus shows, Gadgets & Gizmos has delved into the world of wifi, Bluetooth and exploding lithium batteries, reviewing gadgets of interest and ridiculing those that should never have got off the drawing board. Where some financial journalists tell you how to make your money grow, Gadgets & Gizmos tells you how to spend it – and when not to.

Too little of this music is played on air, so we think it's appropriate to redress the balance with this people's music. Enjoy!

Join us, Glen Goodman and Annie Weston, and our colleagues at Share Radio and the Open University, to gain the skills to manage your money: managing budgets, debts, investments, property purchase, pensions and insurance. There has never been a better time to improve your personal financial skills –Managing My Money aims to do just that.

Adam Cox our financial and business psychologist investigates how our thoughts, beliefs, values and emotions influence our behaviour in modern life. With regular interviews featuring special guests and leading experts.

Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and Motley Fool team got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves.

Want to keep up with the latest earnings updates from the States? Well join Chris Hill and the Motley Fool Radio Show team here on Share Radio - direct from Washington DC - for news, views and analysis of the US stocks which matter. The show features a team of Motley Fool analysts discussing the week's top business and investing stories, interviews, and an inside look at the stocks on our radar.

Movies and Money is Share Radio’s look at the world of film. Journalist Phil Scott joins Simon for an irregular look at different movie genres and in all we look at the business of film.